NPR Music - Jazz

What Does Genius Look Like? Cheadle wrote, directed and stars in the new film Miles Ahead, which sees a late-career Miles Davis struggles to reconnect with his muse. Read his extended conversation with Michel Martin. Read this story

JAZZ NIGHT IN AMERICA Ibrahim Maalouf Plays Umm Kulthum Born in Lebanon and raised in France, trained in both Western classical and traditional Arabic music, the trumpeter has always bridged worlds. He puts a jazz spin on the Arab world's most famous star. Read this story

MUSIC NEWS The Erroll Garner Jazz Project Restores A 'Profound Cultural Gift' "We came together to invigorate Erroll's musical legacy," says Susan Rosenberg, who inherited Garner's archive. The project will release unheard material from the pianist and composer. Read this story

MUSIC LISTS 6 Miles Davis Albums That Changed Music The jazz musician said he "changed music five or six times." Well, did he really? We check the claim with Sean Jones of the Berklee College of Music, digging into Miles' archives with ears wide open. Read this story

A BLOG SUPREME Born To Be Blue: Chet Baker In 5 Songs Baker's legacy may be debated, but his artistry shouldn't be. On the eve of a new biopic starring Ethan Hawke, here's an introduction to the trumpeter and vocalist. Read this story